Ripple (2025) s01e04 Episode Script
Episode 4
1
The beauty
of you being my only client
is that I can be available
to you all the time.
After I lost my wife,
nobody to drag me
out of the house,
make me walk every day.
I'm late.
Okay…
Having a kid
makes you think a lot more
about your own mortality.
Then my dad and I
started butting heads.
And I intend to fix that,
I'm just…
Not sure when.
You're my other half.
It's a real thing.
I won't tolerate
any argument otherwise.
I know that…
All the things
I love about myself…
My opinions, my independence,
even the way my hair
stands on end
when I hear a new song…
Okay.
Snippets…
It's you.
All the best parts
of me are you.
That's why
we'll never be apart.
Come on, Kris.
Due to
severe weather conditions,
many flights have been
delayed or canceled.
If your flight
has been delayed…
…a notification
will be sent to you.
Please contact your…
Hi, yes, I'm calling
about Rees Aldridge.
I'm his daughter, Kristina.
Sorry, it's hard to hear.
Yes, yeah,
my my flight's delayed.
Can you put him on?
Well, are you
doing tests, or…?
Okay, uh, can he understand
if you talk to him?
Hello?
Yeah, I'll be there
as soon as I I can.
No, that's not me crying.
Uh, could you tell him
I'm coming, in case
Hello?
Hello, are you still there?
Got a Zinfandel…
We have the Merlot…
Oh, no, I didn't get
the non-alcoholic wine!
I still need to get that.
It's already done.
Thank you.
Thank you so much
Oh, the trash situation!
The guys that pick it up,
they're, like, very particular.
I know it's hard to believe,
but I can be both
a cutie-patootie
and someone who can
run this bar in your absence.
You
Stop, stop.
Stop what?
Stop what?
You're trying to find
another thing to fixate on!
I'm not searching
for another thing to fixate on!
I'm just trying to
Has that always been there?
You're right.
You're right.
I will…
I will chill.
How are you feeling about it?
You seem worried.
Yeah, uh…
Honestly, the only thing
that I'm worried about
is telling Anna,
because now that
I'm getting surgery,
I can't really hide it.
Right.
How would you do it?
Oh, pfft, I…
I wish I could tell you,
but you know
better than me, man.
Kids like puppies?
Other than that.
Yeah.
Speaking of… cancer,
uh, Walter is on his way.
How is that speaking of cancer?
Because I, uh…
I told him.
You what?
Yeah, it's kinda hard to ask
him for help without saying it,
so… here we are.
Hey, y'all!
Hey, Nate, are you here?
-Oh, hello, Walter!
-Yeah.
Oh…
-Hello!
-Hey.
You're gonna be okay.
Just keep your head up.
And whatever you need,
come here, come.
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
Hey, actually, do you have any
idea how to tell a six-year-old
that you have to have surgery?
Oh…
Asking the easy questions!
Look, I don't know, maybe
there's no perfect way to do it,
but that's okay.
Just, uh…
Just tell her you love her,
and then maybe candy, or…
a puppy!
I said puppy.
Or… an edible arrangement.
Edible arrangement?
Yeah!
Kids like fruit.
Okay.
Oh, I love this rain!
This is crazy.
You love the sound
of a million people
going to the bathroom
on your window?
No!
Walter!
That's what
it sounds like to you?
Yes! I mean, how do you
sleep through that?
-Like a baby.
-Very well.
-Like a newborn baby.
-Exactly.
There's something
wrong with y'all.
Excuse me.
Do you have
a wine recommendation?
What do I look like to you?
The… the owner?
Am I?
Ellis, get over here
and pour a red one.
A deep, dark red one.
Yes.
Uh…
Hey, Aria.
Ah…
Runners… or liars?
What adrenaline high, huh?
I'm exhausted.
How long did you run?
Um, I don't know…
Seven or nine?
Miles?
No!
Minutes.
Oh, you should run
a little bit longer than that,
because you're stopping
at the beginning
when it sucks the most.
Yeah, well, I'm not
trying to run a marathon.
I just wanted
to relieve some anxiety.
Ah.
I sent Kris some song ideas,
and… nothing.
Have you heard from her?
Well, I got a text saying
that she had to get to London,
but she didn't say why.
And then that was it.
She didn't even
tell me about London.
Guess she likes you more.
Oh… she likes you more!
Well, no, no, no.
I I don't know…
I don't know.
I sent her three texts,
and then got zero response.
So you're into her?
Not if she's ghosting me.
I'm gonna be so jacked.
She was supposed to be with you
for your surgery.
The least she could do
Wait, what?
What surgery?
It's…
It's okay.
It's nothing all that big,
but but since…
The chemo…
Chemo?
Whoa!
What… can I do?
That's very kind.
Thank you, but it's fine.
It's it's fine.
Everything is fine.
Maybe an edible arrangement.
Really?
Mmhm.
Liquids must be
placed in a clear plastic bag
outside your luggage.
Each passenger
is allowed one bag.
Oh, no, no, no…
Passenger Anne Robinson,
please check in
at boarding gate 38.
-Oh my God.
-Here you go.
Thank you.
Bless you.
You all right?
My boyfriend just broke up
with me, like, two seconds ago.
-Oh, no!
-I was totally blindsided.
Moved to New York for him.
That's a lot, yeah.
I booked a ticket straight away
just to go see my mum
and cry my eyes out.
I feel so silly.
Like, how did I not know
that he was a terrible person?
Well, bad guys know
how to hide themselves,
until they don't.
Do you live in England?
Are you going back for a visit?
Um, yeah, I'm visiting my dad.
How often do you get to see him?
It's been… 20 years.
Yeah, we we fell out.
I'm sorry.
I fell out with my mum once.
My dad said that
we're too similar.
-Mm.
-Stubborn.
Took us the entire week
just to speak again.
He's stubborn as well, then?
Uh, you could say that, yeah.
With all of these delays,
it could be another 20
before you get to see him again.
Oh, I hope not.
He's dying.
Um…
Oh, I'm so sorry.
Uh…
Here I am,
going on and on and on.
It's all right.
Flight 1517,
with service to London Heathrow,
is now boarding.
New line starts here.
You need this more than me.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Passport.
Sorry.
Uh, I just had it.
Sorry, just wait a second.
Step out of the line, please.
Oh, I can't miss this flight.
Everything's been canceled.
Ma'am, step aside.
All right.
Passport?
Great.
Passport.
Open 'em up.
Open up your passports, please.
Let's go..
Thanks.
Just made it.
Lucky you.
Thanks.
Sorry, excuse me.
Yes, hi!
I missed my flight.
I I'm…
I need to get on the next one
from JFK to Heathrow.
What about standby?
Uh, yes, I understand
it's unlikely,
but I'm in the middle
of a family emergency, so…
I'm sorry, are you
a real person or AI?
Flight 374
to Copenhagen has been delayed.
Please check
the flight board for updates.
How much?
50 sterling each correct.
Last time it was a pound!
What is with you today?
50 sterling!
The Cure!
That was easy.
Warm-up.
Prince!
Joan Baez.
Chaka Khan.
No, Rufus.
Chaka Khan
when she was in Rufus.
That's my girl!
Okay…
Last one.
Mötley Crüe.
You bought this
just to wind me up.
Are you mad?
Here we go.
Is that tea?
It is.
I don't like it.
Well, you might one day.
I will not.
You won.
This time.
Due to
severe weather,
we are experiencing
heavy delays.
If your flight is canceled,
please contact
your airline directly.
You need to go to sleep.
No,
it's gettin' so good.
Well, you can find out
what young, oiled-up man
she ends up with tomorrow.
I'll have you know,
I'm reading The Bluest Eye.
Before bed?
Really? Come on.
Mm-hm?
-Okay.
-Mm.
-Oh…
-Hm…
Walter, my love.
Mm?
We have to have
a little conversation.
Oh no, you're leaving me
for an oiled-up man?
You have to live your life.
What do you mean?
I love my life.
You are my life.
I was your life.
Now you have to live yours.
Use the whole bed, sweetheart.
Oh…
Yes!
Huh?
Wow.
Just… wow.
Did you like it?
I never would have
pegged you for a guy
who could scream so loud, huh?
Ah, well, I also produce
and mix everything
as well, yeah.
Uh, Ben's actually been
doing music for a while.
-Really?
-Yeah.
Uh… when'd you start?
Mm, '98, '99?
Yeah.
How nice.
'Round when you got
your braces off.
So, uh, seen any exciting
shows lately, Kris?
Apart from him, of course.
Um, I really want to see
the White Stripes
when they come through.
Yeah, but we don't
get out too much anymore.
Too many creeps
always hitting on her.
Need to protect our girl.
Well, I'll, um…
Nice to meet ya.
Gotta jet.
So…?
Well, his band sucks.
I disagree!
I think they're… good.
All right, say that again.
Only this time, don't lie.
Oh, Dad,
you're being really harsh.
Do…
Do you really not like him?
How can I love someone
if you don't even like them?
Do you really like him?
I do.
All right.
Let's have another listen.
Okay.
Of course.
Hello, Kristina.
I'm here with your father.
Just checking in
on when you expect to arrive.
I'm… afraid we don't
have much time left.
Hey, y'all!
What's happening, fellas?
Damn, Walt!
Where you been?
I was about to call
the National Guard out on you.
Can't you return a call?
I know, it's been a long time.
I don't think that's Walt.
Man's a ghost.
Look at those knees.
How can you be that ashy
when it's raining outside?
Explain how that works.
I know Brenda didn't let you
out the house looking like this.
Hey, fellas…
Brenda passed.
I'm so sorry, Walt.
I can't believe this.
I can't either.
Did y'all have a funeral?
We did.
Came faster than I could
wrap my head around, y'know?
I mean, it felt like
a bullet train.
One day, my wife dies,
the next day,
the church wants to know
if I have a favorite
Bible verse.
And you know I don't.
I'm trying to manage,
but it's…
All the other stuff too.
Dealing with the estate,
and all kinda things.
I…
Why didn't you reach out?
I can help you with that.
That's what I do.
Look, man, I can't
believe you did this
by yourself.
You know, Liv and I,
we woulda came by, and
No.
I know.
I've been struggling.
But, you know, Brenda…
Would want me
to live my life, right?
So I'm trying.
I'm glad you came to see us.
That's a win.
Yeah.
Geez…
Get in.
I appreciate that, Eddie.
I know you ain't
trying to crack on me
with your ankles
lookin' like powdered donuts.
Look, I'm not gonna
get on everybody today.
You fine.
And you good.
You look like a seal.
And you fine!
Come on, man!
You still got it, boss.
Oh, yeah, come on, man.
Let's play!
I came here to ball!
Gimme the ball!
Can you do this yet?
No, no!
This storm is crazy!
Aria?
Hey, babe!
Were you outside
or did you shower?
Both.
I went for a run.
You did?
I thought you didn't
identify as an exerciser.
I know, but I ran
until I liked it.
I did five miles.
Wow.
On and off.
Over the course of
three or five hours, but still.
How was your day?
Better now.
Mmm.
We have settled
at cruising altitude
for our flight to London.
Thanks, everyone,
for your patience.
I, uh,
have something to tell you.
We're moving in together.
I mean,
it's it's got ropes for doors,
but it's quite nice.
I'm joking.
It has doors.
Dad, this is exciting.
I'm starting the next phase.
Aren't you happy for me?
It kills me to say this…
But no.
Ugh, I know you hate Ben.
That word has never
come out of my mouth.
Well, I know you,
and you hate him.
I don't hate Ben.
I hate Ben for you.
What's the difference?
Fine.
There is no difference.
Ben is not a good guy.
He's no fan of me, either.
He's like us.
He just takes a minute to…
Warm up to people.
Two years?
He doesn't like it
that you and I are close.
He wants to control you.
He is a selfish man
who can't handle
you going after your own dreams!
I get to work in music with him.
Not with him.
For him.
You are living his dreams.
You have got your own plans,
like New York!
I'll get there!
Ben's band isn't as important
as you starting your life.
Your life.
So, what, if I invite you
for tea or lunch,
you're just not gonna come?
I love you dearly.
I will never set foot in there.
Well, if you're not
gonna come to my house,
I'm not gonna come here, am I?
You were always so brilliant!
You're opinionated, adventurous.
I still am!
Throwing your life away for
some loser is not adventurous.
It's stupid.
Okay.
Hey, hey, do
Okay.
You remember?
Downstairs neighbors?
Let's go jump in puddles!
Mm-hm.
Tomorrow.
No.
Not tomorrow.
Um…
Daddy needs
to tell you something.
Wanna come here?
Um…
Daddy…
Pretty soon…
I'm…
Pretty soon, I won't be able
to play… as much.
Uh…
Um…
Okay.
Hey.
Why can't he play?
Hmm…
You know how…
You don't like nuts?
They're yucky.
Right.
What happens when you find
nuts in your desert?
Daddy scoops them out.
-Bingo.
-Exactly.
Mmhm.
That's what doctors do.
They go in to Daddy's chest,
right here,
and they take out
all the bad stuff.
Then we can play again?
Then we can play.
Can I have a hug?
Thank you.
Oh…
Thank you.
I was flailing there.
I mean, you should not
have to do that alone.
So…
Feel free to say no to this,
but, um…
Someone was gonna
give me a ride tomorrow,
and, uh, they can't anymore.
Would you be able to do it?
Yeah, of course.
Hi, Dad.
It's me.
I'm on my own.
Ben doesn't know that I'm here.
Can we talk?
I'm sorry I missed your 50th.
I didn't know.
He intercepted every letter.
I-I had no idea you were trying
to reach me the whole time.
Please, could
please, will you
just talk to me?
I fly to New York tonight.
Please, Dad,
we can't leave things like this.
I know you're in there.
That's better.
Just relax your hands.
Okay.
Respiratory
therapy, call 283.
Hey, through a straw.
Ready?
Kinda can't believe
that that works.
I can be helpful
if you let me be.
Yeah, this is weird.
I think…
Is this the first time
either one of us
has been in a hospital bed
since Anna?
Yeah, I know.
I was thinking about that too.
What did you say to the doctor?
Do you remember?
It was something like…
"If I don't see you
with an epidural
"and pitocin in five minutes"…
That she would be the one
eating my placenta.
Eating your placenta, yes.
Ah…
I think that's
always more interesting
than being the dad who faints.
No, don't say it.
"Fainty Nate"?
No!
I thought we had
set sail to that!
No, we can't.
It's your name.
I'm gonna get some coffee, okay?
Okay.
-Okay, I'll be back.
-Okay.
One step on the court…
And he was on the floor!
No, no, no, no, no,
I told you,
I just stepped weird!
Don't act like that never
happened to you before!
The only thing
worse than an injury
is an embarrassing one.
Okay!
Say your goodbyes.
No…
Goodbye!
See you all at the next thing.
Yeah.
His future wedding.
Say the word,
and I'll take him out.
I don't know why
everybody keeps thinking
that I need to move on.
I mean, who would want
a crusty old widower anyway?
You kidding?
Ladies love a widower.
You a proven husband.
-Yeah.
-That's right.
What's your sign?
I was just about to ask that!
Um, I'm a Taurus.
Oh!
A Taurus loves forever.
They want to do your chart.
What?
Yes!
It's easier to surrender,
my friend.
Trust me.
You know what the hell
they talking about?
Nope.
Once people start predicting
the future, I'm out.
Hey, give me my phone.
Geez…
Wait a minute…
That's not a chart.
That's me!
What's up with that?
Don't worry.
It's not live.
You can forget that it's there.
Once you're ready,
the first step is done for you.
Y'all have a good night.
We'll see you
on the court, Walt.
Dude, outta here, man.
-Bye, guys.
-It was nice seeing you.
Oh my God…
So… when's this wedding?
Don't even joke.
Someone from my grief group
might be spying on me
as we speak.
Walter, did you hear
Helen act like
I'm some kind of monster
for trying to date again?
Yeah, well, Helen's always
got something to say.
Like, excuse me.
My wife died years ago.
I get to have a crush again.
Yeah. Oh my gosh.
Yeah, it's not like
we're moving in together.
Oh! Do you mind
if I leave your side
for a moment to take this call?
Don't take too long.
So, what's the tea?
What's the drama?
I hate her place.
Well, your water pressure
is abysmal.
Don't
Don't look at me.
Find a plumber.
Our problems aren't us.
It's our places.
So… we're looking.
Oh!
I love this.
-Yeah!
-Cheers!
Cheers.
Cheers.
Well,
that was my landlord.
Our building is flooded
and they can't fix it
until the rain stops.
Oh my God.
So where you gonna go?
I don't know.
Oh.
Of course.
Crash with me.
Really?
Yeah.
Thank you, baby.
Thank you.
Don't you dare tell Helen.
He slipped into
a coma overnight.
Maybe try talking to him?
Hi, Dad.
'Cause nobody told me
that I'd be lonely ♪
Even if it's better this way ♪
I don't wanna come home
and be all alone ♪
Be alone. ♪
What's your song about?
It's not even a song.
It's…
Just a vibe at this point.
Kris still hasn't responded.
Don't read into it.
I'm sorry.
Am I making it worse?
No, it's just…
I don't know…
Aria?
Aria?
Aria?
Baby, what's going on?
I knew I should've
taken the test!
Oh my God.
Hey…
It's okay.
No, no, no…
It's okay.
Hey.
Okay, so your surgeon is
just running late from traffic.
There are wet roads;
there are a lot of accidents.
Oh, I'm so grateful that
I stopped eating at midnight.
So, wait a minute,
so this this means
that he's coming from
Long Island?
Is he gonna be frazzled
when he's doing my surgery?
You're gonna feel better
when you see him.
And I'm gonna make sure
he pops in
the moment he arrives, okay?
-Okay.
-Okay.
Okay…
Um, so your pick-up time
will be pushed.
Um…
Did you want me to take you?
Or, um, is your…
Uh, is your friend coming?
Um…
Uh…
Kris?
No, no, she's not.
But, uh…
I'm sorry, how did you know
I just saw her name
on the sign-in sheet, and…
You can't blame me
for being curious.
Uh, but yeah.
I'll take you.
No, it's okay.
You've done enough.
Who else is gonna
take you, Nate?
Thank you.
Yeah.
The, um…
The doctor says
your heart is giving out.
And this is my chance to say…
Goodbye.
Oh, I don't know how to do this.
Uh…
If we had more time, I'd…
Catch you up on my life.
My music career.
I'd ask you why
you stopped talking to me.
Why did you stop talking to me?
I was so angry you didn't try,
and I was too stubborn
to beg you to speak to me.
We're just too alike.
I've missed you so much, I…
Could barely breathe.
You're my other half.
It's a real thing.
I won't tolerate
any argument otherwise.
I know that…
All the things
I love about myself…
My independence,
and my opinions…
Even the way
my hair stands on end
when I hear a new song…
It's you.
All the best parts
of me are you.
That's why we'll never be apart.
It was heaven a moment ago ♪
Oh, I had it almost… ♪
Though I'd prefer you stayed.
We had it almost… ♪
I really wish you were awake
to hear me admit this.
You were right…
Ben's band sucked.
We successfully
removed the tumor,
but it was more complicated
than we expected.
Uhhuh, so it's spreading?
Okay, so, then what next?
Well, in the short term,
he'll recover fine.
He'll reach normal lung
capacity in about two months,
maybe six weeks.
The long term is a more
aggressive chemo regimen,
possibly another surgery.
I'd also like to explore
some clinical trials, but that
One step at a time.
Thank you.
A rainbow's good luck, you know?
Ooh, let's take a selfie!
Feel like we'll
want this one day.
["This is the Thing"
by Fink playing
It's getting dark
and it's getting cold ♪
And the nights
are getting long ♪
And I don't know
if you even notice at all… ♪
Oh.
That I'm long gone, babe ♪
I'm long gone ♪
And the things
that keep us apart ♪
Keep me alive ♪
The things
that keep me alive ♪
Keep me alone ♪
Oh, nice.
This is the thing… ♪
This is the thing ♪
I don't know if you
notice anything missing ♪
Like the leaves
on the trees ♪
Or my clothes
all over the floor ♪
…if you even
notice at all… ♪
Use the buzzer.
Don't knock
the door down, please.
Hello?
I buzzed you in.
What's the problem?
Uh, buzzer's been
broken for years.
You in flat number 2?
"Places you'd like
to travel most"…
No, I can't do this.
Oh, shoot…
It's not for me.
No no, no, no.
No, no, no.
Whoa, whoa.
Hey, no.
No, delete.
No, stop.
No, no.
Delete, delete.
Whoa!
Mmm!
Okay…
You're kinda cute, Walter.
Aw…
Oh, well.
…when the news
came from the sky ♪
You took
"until we meet again" ♪
And turned it to "goodbye" ♪
And I hope that
you won't rest in peace ♪
Because that would bore you
right to tears… ♪
I'm so happy to see you.
You always made
the richest feast… ♪
You remember
what we talked about?
How do we hug Daddy now?
Yeah.
Thank you for my hug.
You and me and love made
three on a broken white line ♪
Well, that night was long,
there was one more song ♪
And then we were on our way ♪
Driving slow,
no place to go ♪
And nothing more to say ♪
And the rain came down
around that car ♪
Like we were
underneath the sea ♪
'Cause in the back seat,
almost drowning ♪
Holding on to me ♪
It was almost fine ♪
You were almost mine ♪
And town to town
we chased it down ♪
Down the broken white line ♪
Looking in your eyes ♪
Was just like
staring at the sun… ♪
Attention
passengers…
Always thought
that I'd go blind ♪
Or end up all undone ♪
And in the end
I turned my face away ♪
From where you shone
so bright… ♪
Now I wake
in all this darkness ♪
Crying for
a little of your light ♪
It was almost fine ♪
You were almost mine ♪
But day by day
you slipped away ♪
Down the broken white line ♪
It was you and me
and love made three ♪
Listening to anything good?
The beauty
of you being my only client
is that I can be available
to you all the time.
After I lost my wife,
nobody to drag me
out of the house,
make me walk every day.
I'm late.
Okay…
Having a kid
makes you think a lot more
about your own mortality.
Then my dad and I
started butting heads.
And I intend to fix that,
I'm just…
Not sure when.
You're my other half.
It's a real thing.
I won't tolerate
any argument otherwise.
I know that…
All the things
I love about myself…
My opinions, my independence,
even the way my hair
stands on end
when I hear a new song…
Okay.
Snippets…
It's you.
All the best parts
of me are you.
That's why
we'll never be apart.
Come on, Kris.
Due to
severe weather conditions,
many flights have been
delayed or canceled.
If your flight
has been delayed…
…a notification
will be sent to you.
Please contact your…
Hi, yes, I'm calling
about Rees Aldridge.
I'm his daughter, Kristina.
Sorry, it's hard to hear.
Yes, yeah,
my my flight's delayed.
Can you put him on?
Well, are you
doing tests, or…?
Okay, uh, can he understand
if you talk to him?
Hello?
Yeah, I'll be there
as soon as I I can.
No, that's not me crying.
Uh, could you tell him
I'm coming, in case
Hello?
Hello, are you still there?
Got a Zinfandel…
We have the Merlot…
Oh, no, I didn't get
the non-alcoholic wine!
I still need to get that.
It's already done.
Thank you.
Thank you so much
Oh, the trash situation!
The guys that pick it up,
they're, like, very particular.
I know it's hard to believe,
but I can be both
a cutie-patootie
and someone who can
run this bar in your absence.
You
Stop, stop.
Stop what?
Stop what?
You're trying to find
another thing to fixate on!
I'm not searching
for another thing to fixate on!
I'm just trying to
Has that always been there?
You're right.
You're right.
I will…
I will chill.
How are you feeling about it?
You seem worried.
Yeah, uh…
Honestly, the only thing
that I'm worried about
is telling Anna,
because now that
I'm getting surgery,
I can't really hide it.
Right.
How would you do it?
Oh, pfft, I…
I wish I could tell you,
but you know
better than me, man.
Kids like puppies?
Other than that.
Yeah.
Speaking of… cancer,
uh, Walter is on his way.
How is that speaking of cancer?
Because I, uh…
I told him.
You what?
Yeah, it's kinda hard to ask
him for help without saying it,
so… here we are.
Hey, y'all!
Hey, Nate, are you here?
-Oh, hello, Walter!
-Yeah.
Oh…
-Hello!
-Hey.
You're gonna be okay.
Just keep your head up.
And whatever you need,
come here, come.
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
Hey, actually, do you have any
idea how to tell a six-year-old
that you have to have surgery?
Oh…
Asking the easy questions!
Look, I don't know, maybe
there's no perfect way to do it,
but that's okay.
Just, uh…
Just tell her you love her,
and then maybe candy, or…
a puppy!
I said puppy.
Or… an edible arrangement.
Edible arrangement?
Yeah!
Kids like fruit.
Okay.
Oh, I love this rain!
This is crazy.
You love the sound
of a million people
going to the bathroom
on your window?
No!
Walter!
That's what
it sounds like to you?
Yes! I mean, how do you
sleep through that?
-Like a baby.
-Very well.
-Like a newborn baby.
-Exactly.
There's something
wrong with y'all.
Excuse me.
Do you have
a wine recommendation?
What do I look like to you?
The… the owner?
Am I?
Ellis, get over here
and pour a red one.
A deep, dark red one.
Yes.
Uh…
Hey, Aria.
Ah…
Runners… or liars?
What adrenaline high, huh?
I'm exhausted.
How long did you run?
Um, I don't know…
Seven or nine?
Miles?
No!
Minutes.
Oh, you should run
a little bit longer than that,
because you're stopping
at the beginning
when it sucks the most.
Yeah, well, I'm not
trying to run a marathon.
I just wanted
to relieve some anxiety.
Ah.
I sent Kris some song ideas,
and… nothing.
Have you heard from her?
Well, I got a text saying
that she had to get to London,
but she didn't say why.
And then that was it.
She didn't even
tell me about London.
Guess she likes you more.
Oh… she likes you more!
Well, no, no, no.
I I don't know…
I don't know.
I sent her three texts,
and then got zero response.
So you're into her?
Not if she's ghosting me.
I'm gonna be so jacked.
She was supposed to be with you
for your surgery.
The least she could do
Wait, what?
What surgery?
It's…
It's okay.
It's nothing all that big,
but but since…
The chemo…
Chemo?
Whoa!
What… can I do?
That's very kind.
Thank you, but it's fine.
It's it's fine.
Everything is fine.
Maybe an edible arrangement.
Really?
Mmhm.
Liquids must be
placed in a clear plastic bag
outside your luggage.
Each passenger
is allowed one bag.
Oh, no, no, no…
Passenger Anne Robinson,
please check in
at boarding gate 38.
-Oh my God.
-Here you go.
Thank you.
Bless you.
You all right?
My boyfriend just broke up
with me, like, two seconds ago.
-Oh, no!
-I was totally blindsided.
Moved to New York for him.
That's a lot, yeah.
I booked a ticket straight away
just to go see my mum
and cry my eyes out.
I feel so silly.
Like, how did I not know
that he was a terrible person?
Well, bad guys know
how to hide themselves,
until they don't.
Do you live in England?
Are you going back for a visit?
Um, yeah, I'm visiting my dad.
How often do you get to see him?
It's been… 20 years.
Yeah, we we fell out.
I'm sorry.
I fell out with my mum once.
My dad said that
we're too similar.
-Mm.
-Stubborn.
Took us the entire week
just to speak again.
He's stubborn as well, then?
Uh, you could say that, yeah.
With all of these delays,
it could be another 20
before you get to see him again.
Oh, I hope not.
He's dying.
Um…
Oh, I'm so sorry.
Uh…
Here I am,
going on and on and on.
It's all right.
Flight 1517,
with service to London Heathrow,
is now boarding.
New line starts here.
You need this more than me.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Passport.
Sorry.
Uh, I just had it.
Sorry, just wait a second.
Step out of the line, please.
Oh, I can't miss this flight.
Everything's been canceled.
Ma'am, step aside.
All right.
Passport?
Great.
Passport.
Open 'em up.
Open up your passports, please.
Let's go..
Thanks.
Just made it.
Lucky you.
Thanks.
Sorry, excuse me.
Yes, hi!
I missed my flight.
I I'm…
I need to get on the next one
from JFK to Heathrow.
What about standby?
Uh, yes, I understand
it's unlikely,
but I'm in the middle
of a family emergency, so…
I'm sorry, are you
a real person or AI?
Flight 374
to Copenhagen has been delayed.
Please check
the flight board for updates.
How much?
50 sterling each correct.
Last time it was a pound!
What is with you today?
50 sterling!
The Cure!
That was easy.
Warm-up.
Prince!
Joan Baez.
Chaka Khan.
No, Rufus.
Chaka Khan
when she was in Rufus.
That's my girl!
Okay…
Last one.
Mötley Crüe.
You bought this
just to wind me up.
Are you mad?
Here we go.
Is that tea?
It is.
I don't like it.
Well, you might one day.
I will not.
You won.
This time.
Due to
severe weather,
we are experiencing
heavy delays.
If your flight is canceled,
please contact
your airline directly.
You need to go to sleep.
No,
it's gettin' so good.
Well, you can find out
what young, oiled-up man
she ends up with tomorrow.
I'll have you know,
I'm reading The Bluest Eye.
Before bed?
Really? Come on.
Mm-hm?
-Okay.
-Mm.
-Oh…
-Hm…
Walter, my love.
Mm?
We have to have
a little conversation.
Oh no, you're leaving me
for an oiled-up man?
You have to live your life.
What do you mean?
I love my life.
You are my life.
I was your life.
Now you have to live yours.
Use the whole bed, sweetheart.
Oh…
Yes!
Huh?
Wow.
Just… wow.
Did you like it?
I never would have
pegged you for a guy
who could scream so loud, huh?
Ah, well, I also produce
and mix everything
as well, yeah.
Uh, Ben's actually been
doing music for a while.
-Really?
-Yeah.
Uh… when'd you start?
Mm, '98, '99?
Yeah.
How nice.
'Round when you got
your braces off.
So, uh, seen any exciting
shows lately, Kris?
Apart from him, of course.
Um, I really want to see
the White Stripes
when they come through.
Yeah, but we don't
get out too much anymore.
Too many creeps
always hitting on her.
Need to protect our girl.
Well, I'll, um…
Nice to meet ya.
Gotta jet.
So…?
Well, his band sucks.
I disagree!
I think they're… good.
All right, say that again.
Only this time, don't lie.
Oh, Dad,
you're being really harsh.
Do…
Do you really not like him?
How can I love someone
if you don't even like them?
Do you really like him?
I do.
All right.
Let's have another listen.
Okay.
Of course.
Hello, Kristina.
I'm here with your father.
Just checking in
on when you expect to arrive.
I'm… afraid we don't
have much time left.
Hey, y'all!
What's happening, fellas?
Damn, Walt!
Where you been?
I was about to call
the National Guard out on you.
Can't you return a call?
I know, it's been a long time.
I don't think that's Walt.
Man's a ghost.
Look at those knees.
How can you be that ashy
when it's raining outside?
Explain how that works.
I know Brenda didn't let you
out the house looking like this.
Hey, fellas…
Brenda passed.
I'm so sorry, Walt.
I can't believe this.
I can't either.
Did y'all have a funeral?
We did.
Came faster than I could
wrap my head around, y'know?
I mean, it felt like
a bullet train.
One day, my wife dies,
the next day,
the church wants to know
if I have a favorite
Bible verse.
And you know I don't.
I'm trying to manage,
but it's…
All the other stuff too.
Dealing with the estate,
and all kinda things.
I…
Why didn't you reach out?
I can help you with that.
That's what I do.
Look, man, I can't
believe you did this
by yourself.
You know, Liv and I,
we woulda came by, and
No.
I know.
I've been struggling.
But, you know, Brenda…
Would want me
to live my life, right?
So I'm trying.
I'm glad you came to see us.
That's a win.
Yeah.
Geez…
Get in.
I appreciate that, Eddie.
I know you ain't
trying to crack on me
with your ankles
lookin' like powdered donuts.
Look, I'm not gonna
get on everybody today.
You fine.
And you good.
You look like a seal.
And you fine!
Come on, man!
You still got it, boss.
Oh, yeah, come on, man.
Let's play!
I came here to ball!
Gimme the ball!
Can you do this yet?
No, no!
This storm is crazy!
Aria?
Hey, babe!
Were you outside
or did you shower?
Both.
I went for a run.
You did?
I thought you didn't
identify as an exerciser.
I know, but I ran
until I liked it.
I did five miles.
Wow.
On and off.
Over the course of
three or five hours, but still.
How was your day?
Better now.
Mmm.
We have settled
at cruising altitude
for our flight to London.
Thanks, everyone,
for your patience.
I, uh,
have something to tell you.
We're moving in together.
I mean,
it's it's got ropes for doors,
but it's quite nice.
I'm joking.
It has doors.
Dad, this is exciting.
I'm starting the next phase.
Aren't you happy for me?
It kills me to say this…
But no.
Ugh, I know you hate Ben.
That word has never
come out of my mouth.
Well, I know you,
and you hate him.
I don't hate Ben.
I hate Ben for you.
What's the difference?
Fine.
There is no difference.
Ben is not a good guy.
He's no fan of me, either.
He's like us.
He just takes a minute to…
Warm up to people.
Two years?
He doesn't like it
that you and I are close.
He wants to control you.
He is a selfish man
who can't handle
you going after your own dreams!
I get to work in music with him.
Not with him.
For him.
You are living his dreams.
You have got your own plans,
like New York!
I'll get there!
Ben's band isn't as important
as you starting your life.
Your life.
So, what, if I invite you
for tea or lunch,
you're just not gonna come?
I love you dearly.
I will never set foot in there.
Well, if you're not
gonna come to my house,
I'm not gonna come here, am I?
You were always so brilliant!
You're opinionated, adventurous.
I still am!
Throwing your life away for
some loser is not adventurous.
It's stupid.
Okay.
Hey, hey, do
Okay.
You remember?
Downstairs neighbors?
Let's go jump in puddles!
Mm-hm.
Tomorrow.
No.
Not tomorrow.
Um…
Daddy needs
to tell you something.
Wanna come here?
Um…
Daddy…
Pretty soon…
I'm…
Pretty soon, I won't be able
to play… as much.
Uh…
Um…
Okay.
Hey.
Why can't he play?
Hmm…
You know how…
You don't like nuts?
They're yucky.
Right.
What happens when you find
nuts in your desert?
Daddy scoops them out.
-Bingo.
-Exactly.
Mmhm.
That's what doctors do.
They go in to Daddy's chest,
right here,
and they take out
all the bad stuff.
Then we can play again?
Then we can play.
Can I have a hug?
Thank you.
Oh…
Thank you.
I was flailing there.
I mean, you should not
have to do that alone.
So…
Feel free to say no to this,
but, um…
Someone was gonna
give me a ride tomorrow,
and, uh, they can't anymore.
Would you be able to do it?
Yeah, of course.
Hi, Dad.
It's me.
I'm on my own.
Ben doesn't know that I'm here.
Can we talk?
I'm sorry I missed your 50th.
I didn't know.
He intercepted every letter.
I-I had no idea you were trying
to reach me the whole time.
Please, could
please, will you
just talk to me?
I fly to New York tonight.
Please, Dad,
we can't leave things like this.
I know you're in there.
That's better.
Just relax your hands.
Okay.
Respiratory
therapy, call 283.
Hey, through a straw.
Ready?
Kinda can't believe
that that works.
I can be helpful
if you let me be.
Yeah, this is weird.
I think…
Is this the first time
either one of us
has been in a hospital bed
since Anna?
Yeah, I know.
I was thinking about that too.
What did you say to the doctor?
Do you remember?
It was something like…
"If I don't see you
with an epidural
"and pitocin in five minutes"…
That she would be the one
eating my placenta.
Eating your placenta, yes.
Ah…
I think that's
always more interesting
than being the dad who faints.
No, don't say it.
"Fainty Nate"?
No!
I thought we had
set sail to that!
No, we can't.
It's your name.
I'm gonna get some coffee, okay?
Okay.
-Okay, I'll be back.
-Okay.
One step on the court…
And he was on the floor!
No, no, no, no, no,
I told you,
I just stepped weird!
Don't act like that never
happened to you before!
The only thing
worse than an injury
is an embarrassing one.
Okay!
Say your goodbyes.
No…
Goodbye!
See you all at the next thing.
Yeah.
His future wedding.
Say the word,
and I'll take him out.
I don't know why
everybody keeps thinking
that I need to move on.
I mean, who would want
a crusty old widower anyway?
You kidding?
Ladies love a widower.
You a proven husband.
-Yeah.
-That's right.
What's your sign?
I was just about to ask that!
Um, I'm a Taurus.
Oh!
A Taurus loves forever.
They want to do your chart.
What?
Yes!
It's easier to surrender,
my friend.
Trust me.
You know what the hell
they talking about?
Nope.
Once people start predicting
the future, I'm out.
Hey, give me my phone.
Geez…
Wait a minute…
That's not a chart.
That's me!
What's up with that?
Don't worry.
It's not live.
You can forget that it's there.
Once you're ready,
the first step is done for you.
Y'all have a good night.
We'll see you
on the court, Walt.
Dude, outta here, man.
-Bye, guys.
-It was nice seeing you.
Oh my God…
So… when's this wedding?
Don't even joke.
Someone from my grief group
might be spying on me
as we speak.
Walter, did you hear
Helen act like
I'm some kind of monster
for trying to date again?
Yeah, well, Helen's always
got something to say.
Like, excuse me.
My wife died years ago.
I get to have a crush again.
Yeah. Oh my gosh.
Yeah, it's not like
we're moving in together.
Oh! Do you mind
if I leave your side
for a moment to take this call?
Don't take too long.
So, what's the tea?
What's the drama?
I hate her place.
Well, your water pressure
is abysmal.
Don't
Don't look at me.
Find a plumber.
Our problems aren't us.
It's our places.
So… we're looking.
Oh!
I love this.
-Yeah!
-Cheers!
Cheers.
Cheers.
Well,
that was my landlord.
Our building is flooded
and they can't fix it
until the rain stops.
Oh my God.
So where you gonna go?
I don't know.
Oh.
Of course.
Crash with me.
Really?
Yeah.
Thank you, baby.
Thank you.
Don't you dare tell Helen.
He slipped into
a coma overnight.
Maybe try talking to him?
Hi, Dad.
'Cause nobody told me
that I'd be lonely ♪
Even if it's better this way ♪
I don't wanna come home
and be all alone ♪
Be alone. ♪
What's your song about?
It's not even a song.
It's…
Just a vibe at this point.
Kris still hasn't responded.
Don't read into it.
I'm sorry.
Am I making it worse?
No, it's just…
I don't know…
Aria?
Aria?
Aria?
Baby, what's going on?
I knew I should've
taken the test!
Oh my God.
Hey…
It's okay.
No, no, no…
It's okay.
Hey.
Okay, so your surgeon is
just running late from traffic.
There are wet roads;
there are a lot of accidents.
Oh, I'm so grateful that
I stopped eating at midnight.
So, wait a minute,
so this this means
that he's coming from
Long Island?
Is he gonna be frazzled
when he's doing my surgery?
You're gonna feel better
when you see him.
And I'm gonna make sure
he pops in
the moment he arrives, okay?
-Okay.
-Okay.
Okay…
Um, so your pick-up time
will be pushed.
Um…
Did you want me to take you?
Or, um, is your…
Uh, is your friend coming?
Um…
Uh…
Kris?
No, no, she's not.
But, uh…
I'm sorry, how did you know
I just saw her name
on the sign-in sheet, and…
You can't blame me
for being curious.
Uh, but yeah.
I'll take you.
No, it's okay.
You've done enough.
Who else is gonna
take you, Nate?
Thank you.
Yeah.
The, um…
The doctor says
your heart is giving out.
And this is my chance to say…
Goodbye.
Oh, I don't know how to do this.
Uh…
If we had more time, I'd…
Catch you up on my life.
My music career.
I'd ask you why
you stopped talking to me.
Why did you stop talking to me?
I was so angry you didn't try,
and I was too stubborn
to beg you to speak to me.
We're just too alike.
I've missed you so much, I…
Could barely breathe.
You're my other half.
It's a real thing.
I won't tolerate
any argument otherwise.
I know that…
All the things
I love about myself…
My independence,
and my opinions…
Even the way
my hair stands on end
when I hear a new song…
It's you.
All the best parts
of me are you.
That's why we'll never be apart.
It was heaven a moment ago ♪
Oh, I had it almost… ♪
Though I'd prefer you stayed.
We had it almost… ♪
I really wish you were awake
to hear me admit this.
You were right…
Ben's band sucked.
We successfully
removed the tumor,
but it was more complicated
than we expected.
Uhhuh, so it's spreading?
Okay, so, then what next?
Well, in the short term,
he'll recover fine.
He'll reach normal lung
capacity in about two months,
maybe six weeks.
The long term is a more
aggressive chemo regimen,
possibly another surgery.
I'd also like to explore
some clinical trials, but that
One step at a time.
Thank you.
A rainbow's good luck, you know?
Ooh, let's take a selfie!
Feel like we'll
want this one day.
["This is the Thing"
by Fink playing
It's getting dark
and it's getting cold ♪
And the nights
are getting long ♪
And I don't know
if you even notice at all… ♪
Oh.
That I'm long gone, babe ♪
I'm long gone ♪
And the things
that keep us apart ♪
Keep me alive ♪
The things
that keep me alive ♪
Keep me alone ♪
Oh, nice.
This is the thing… ♪
This is the thing ♪
I don't know if you
notice anything missing ♪
Like the leaves
on the trees ♪
Or my clothes
all over the floor ♪
…if you even
notice at all… ♪
Use the buzzer.
Don't knock
the door down, please.
Hello?
I buzzed you in.
What's the problem?
Uh, buzzer's been
broken for years.
You in flat number 2?
"Places you'd like
to travel most"…
No, I can't do this.
Oh, shoot…
It's not for me.
No no, no, no.
No, no, no.
Whoa, whoa.
Hey, no.
No, delete.
No, stop.
No, no.
Delete, delete.
Whoa!
Mmm!
Okay…
You're kinda cute, Walter.
Aw…
Oh, well.
…when the news
came from the sky ♪
You took
"until we meet again" ♪
And turned it to "goodbye" ♪
And I hope that
you won't rest in peace ♪
Because that would bore you
right to tears… ♪
I'm so happy to see you.
You always made
the richest feast… ♪
You remember
what we talked about?
How do we hug Daddy now?
Yeah.
Thank you for my hug.
You and me and love made
three on a broken white line ♪
Well, that night was long,
there was one more song ♪
And then we were on our way ♪
Driving slow,
no place to go ♪
And nothing more to say ♪
And the rain came down
around that car ♪
Like we were
underneath the sea ♪
'Cause in the back seat,
almost drowning ♪
Holding on to me ♪
It was almost fine ♪
You were almost mine ♪
And town to town
we chased it down ♪
Down the broken white line ♪
Looking in your eyes ♪
Was just like
staring at the sun… ♪
Attention
passengers…
Always thought
that I'd go blind ♪
Or end up all undone ♪
And in the end
I turned my face away ♪
From where you shone
so bright… ♪
Now I wake
in all this darkness ♪
Crying for
a little of your light ♪
It was almost fine ♪
You were almost mine ♪
But day by day
you slipped away ♪
Down the broken white line ♪
It was you and me
and love made three ♪
Listening to anything good?